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HandyJSON

HandyJSON is a convenient JSON mapping framework for Swift that simplifies the process of converting JSON data to Swift objects and vice versa. With HandyJSON, you can seamlessly map JSON data to your model objects, reducing the effort required to handle JSON serialization and deserialization.

Installation

Installing HandyJSON is quick and easy. Follow the steps below:

  1. Open your terminal and navigate to your project directory.
  2. Run the following command to install HandyJSON using CocoaPods:

“`shell
pod ‘HandyJSON’
“`

Basic Usage

Once HandyJSON is installed, you can start using it to map your JSON data to Swift objects. Follow the steps below to get started:

Step 1: Import HandyJSON

Import HandyJSON in your Swift file:

“`swift
import HandyJSON
“`

Step 2: Define Model Classes

Create your model classes that represent the structure of your JSON data. Make sure to inherit from the HandyJSON protocol:

“`swift
import HandyJSON

struct User: HandyJSON {
var name: String?
var age: Int?
}

struct Product: HandyJSON {
var id: Int?
var name: String?
var price: Double?
}
“`

Step 3: Map JSON to Model

Use the `HandyJSON` method `map` to convert your JSON data to Swift objects:

“`swift
import HandyJSON

let json = “””
{
“name”: “John Doe”,
“age”: 29
}
“””

if let user = User.deserialize(from: json) {
// Access user properties
print(user.name ?? “”)
print(user.age ?? 0)
}
“`

Features

HandyJSON provides several useful features:

Feature 1: Automatic Mapping

HandyJSON automatically maps the JSON data to your Swift objects based on property names. You don’t need to manually parse and assign values.

Feature 2: Array Mapping

You can also map JSON arrays to arrays of Swift objects using HandyJSON:

“`swift
import HandyJSON

let jsonArray = “””
[
{
“id”: 1,
“name”: “Product 1”,
“price”: 9.99
},
{
“id”: 2,
“name”: “Product 2”,
“price”: 19.99
}
]
“””

if let products = [Product].deserialize(from: jsonArray) {
for product in products {
// Access product properties
print(product.id ?? 0)
print(product.name ?? “”)
print(product.price ?? 0.0)
}
}
“`

Conclusion

HandyJSON is a powerful tool for handling JSON serialization and deserialization in your Swift projects. It simplifies the process of mapping JSON data to your model objects, saving you time and effort.

Additional Resources

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